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02/08/2007
Joey Barton Charged With Assault
Premiership footballer Joey Barton has been charged with assault following a training ground bust-up with a former teammate.
The 24-year-old former Manchester City midfielder is accused of attacking Ousmane Dabo at the club's training ground in Carrington, south Manchester on May 1.
Mr Barton was suspended by Manchester City following the alleged incident and then sold to Newcastle United.
Mr Barton, who has been capped once for England, has denied the charge. He was arrested and released on bail in May, while further inquiries were made.
He will now appear at Trafford Magistrates' Court on August 9.
(KMcA)
The 24-year-old former Manchester City midfielder is accused of attacking Ousmane Dabo at the club's training ground in Carrington, south Manchester on May 1.
Mr Barton was suspended by Manchester City following the alleged incident and then sold to Newcastle United.
Mr Barton, who has been capped once for England, has denied the charge. He was arrested and released on bail in May, while further inquiries were made.
He will now appear at Trafford Magistrates' Court on August 9.
(KMcA)
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Barton Sentenced For Training Ground Assault
Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been given a four-month suspended sentence for attacking a former teammate during a training ground row. In May 2007, the 25-year-old midfielder repeatedly punched his then Manchester City colleague Ousmane Dabo as the victim lay on the ground.
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16 May 2007
Joey Barton arrested over assault
Premiership footballer Joey Barton has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a team-mate. The 24-year-old Manchester City midfielder is accused of attacking team-mate Ousmane Dabo at the club's training ground in Carrington, south Manchester on May 1.
Joey Barton arrested over assault
Premiership footballer Joey Barton has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a team-mate. The 24-year-old Manchester City midfielder is accused of attacking team-mate Ousmane Dabo at the club's training ground in Carrington, south Manchester on May 1.
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